"Assistant Professor in Chemistry - two positions (Biochemistry, Open field)"

The Department of Chemistry at Trinity University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor in Chemistry beginning August 2026. Candidates must have a Ph.D. in chemistry (or related field) and postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities will include general chemistry, lower division laboratory courses, upper division courses in their subdiscipline and courses in the University curriculum. This position carries the expectation of developing a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students in any field of experimental chemistry. Interdisciplinary research is welcome.

For the Biochemistry position: Candidates must have a Ph.D. in (bio)chemistry (or related field) and postdoctoral research experience (or equivalent). Teaching responsibilities will include biochemistry (both lecture and laboratory), general chemistry, lower division laboratory courses, and courses in the University curriculum. This position carries the expectation of developing a sustainable research program involving undergraduate students in any field of biochemistry/chemical biology. Interdisciplinary research is welcome.

Trinity University is a secular, independent, private institution founded in 1869, offering high-quality science, liberal arts, and pre-professional programs to approximately 2,500 undergraduate students. The campus is in San Antonio, Texas.

Duties include teaching 5 lecture and/or laboratory courses per year, developing a research program, and engaging in service activities such as advising majors and departmental service.